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ESL WAFA — Cargo · IMO 9306160

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ESL WAFA was last reported at anchor in the Persian Gulf, at 25.4048° N, 56.5276° E, on 4 Nov 2026, 04:05 UTC. It was sailing from NHAVA SHEVA to KHOR FAKKAN ANCH with an ETA of 2 Nov 2026, 18:32 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
288.0°
/ 183°
Course / Heading
14.7 m
Static Draught
13.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:14 UTCOct 22, 2026
ETA
18:32 UTCNov 2, 2026
ESL WAFA

ESL WAFA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9306160
IMO Number
255915789
MMSI
CQ2247
Call Sign

Specifications

304 m × 40 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
81,236 t
Deadweight
73,934 t
Gross Tonnage
75,000 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About ESL WAFA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ESL WAFA — Cargo

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 73,934 GT, and a dead weight of 81,236 tonnes, ESL WAFA is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by DOHLE SCHIFFAHRT - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

ESL WAFA route and voyage history

ESL WAFA is currently on a voyage from NHAVA SHEVA to KHOR FAKKAN ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-02T18:32:00Z. The live route and current course of ESL WAFA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

ESL WAFA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ESL WAFA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255915789
  • IMO: 9306160
  • Call sign: CQ2247
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ESL WAFA right now?

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ESL WAFA was last reported at anchor in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz, on 4 Nov 2026, 04:05 UTC. It was sailing from NHAVA SHEVA to KHOR FAKKAN ANCH with an ETA of 2 Nov 2026, 18:32 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

What are the identifiers for ESL WAFA?

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ESL WAFA broadcasts MMSI 255915789 and is registered as IMO 9306160, with call sign CQ2247. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is ESL WAFA?

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ESL WAFA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full PT flag list at /flag/pt.

How can I see the live position of ESL WAFA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ESL WAFA above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is ESL WAFA's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is ESL WAFA?

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ESL WAFA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ESL WAFA sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. ESL WAFA has a gross tonnage of 73,934 GT.

ESL WAFA — Key Facts

MMSI
255915789
IMO number
9306160
Call sign
CQ2247
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
288.0°
Heading
183°
Last known position
25.4048°, 56.5276°
Destination
KHOR FAKKAN ANCH
ETA
2026-11-02T18:32:00Z
Departure port
NHAVA SHEVA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-22T09:14:00Z
Current draught
13.1 m
Maximum static draught
14.7 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
73934
Dead weight
81236 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-04T04:05:00Z